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§ 47-14-123. Prejudgment Interest

Prejudgment interest, i.e., interest as an element of, or in the nature of, damages, as permitted by the statutory and common laws of the state as of April 1, 1979, may be awarded by courts or juries in accordance with the principles of equity at any rate not in excess of a maximum effective rate […]

§ 47-14-124. Rates Fixed by Other Statutes

Where any existing statute of this state fixes a rate of interest, but does not do so in terms of a maximum effective rate, the rate so fixed shall be the maximum effective rate for obligations covered thereby.

§ 47-14-125. Compliance With Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act

Compliance with the requirements of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, being Public Law 90-321; 82 Stat. 146 et seq., commonly referred to as the federal Truth in Lending Act, shall be deemed compliance with any requirements of the statutes of Tennessee relating to the disclosure of information in connection with credit transactions. A credit transaction […]

§ 47-14-113. Limitations on Loan Charges, Commitment Fees and Brokerage Commissions

For all loans in which a provision of this chapter or another statute authorizes or allows loan charges, commitment fees, or brokerage commissions for particular categories of lenders or transactions, the collection of such charges, fees, and commissions shall be limited to the charges, fees, or commissions so authorized or allowed. For any written contract, […]

§ 47-14-115. Usury or Excess Charges — Equitable Remedies

The chancery court has jurisdiction, concurrent with courts of law, for the abatement and recovery of usury or excess loan charges. No person shall be entitled to an equitable remedy with respect to usury or excess loan charges unless the person seeking such remedy does equity by paying, or tendering into court, the principal plus […]

§ 47-14-116. Usury or Excessive Charges — Reliance on Statute, Rule, or Order

A claim or defense based on usury or excessive loan charges, commitment fees, or brokerage commissions will not be sustained where the person against whom the claim or defense is made, in computing and making such charges, fees, or commissions, has relied on a statute, or a rule or regulation promulgated by an administrative agency, […]

§ 47-14-117. Usury or Excessive Charges — Contracts

Any contract which on its face requires the payment of usury or excess loan charges, commitment fees, or brokerage commissions shall not be enforceable; but the original lender or creditor may sue to recover the principal actually advanced, plus lawful interest, loan charges, commitment fees, and brokerage commissions. Where usury or excess loan charges, commitment […]

§ 47-14-118. Usury or Excessive Charges — Statute of Limitations

No action shall be brought on any claim for usury after three (3) years from the date of last payment of the same or foreclosure or court action, whichever ensues first. No action shall be brought on any claim for excessive loan charges, commitment fees, or brokerage commissions after three (3) years from the date […]

§ 47-14-119. Choice of Laws

In any transaction otherwise subject to this chapter which is not subject to the disclosure requirements of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act, where the transaction bears a reasonable relationship to this state and also to another state or nation, the parties may agree in the written contract evidencing such transaction that the laws of […]